Showing posts with label Linux security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Linux security. Show all posts

Friday, February 15, 2008

'Critical' Linux kernel bugs discovered

Security researchers have uncovered 'critical' security flaws in a version of the Linux kernel used by a large number of popular distributions. ...continue reading 'Critical' Linux kernel bugs discovered

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

One year after Mac hack contest, Linux & Vista may be tested

One year after launching a controversial Macintosh hacking contest, the promoters of the CanSecWest security research conference are thinking about giving hackers another shot at cracking the Mac. Only this time, they're looking to broaden the field. ...continue reading 'One year after Mac hack contest, Linux & Vista may be tested'

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Firefox, Red Hat more buggy than Microsoft

Secunia has found that the number of security bugs in the open source Red Hat Linux operating system and Firefox browsers far outstripped comparable products from Microsoft last year. ...continue reading 'Firefox, Red Hat more buggy than Microsoft'